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Buddhistic Lion Group
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Buddhistic Lion Group

Maker China
Date17th - 18th Century
Made/manufacturedChina, Asia
MediumJade
Dimensions4 x 8 7/8 x 5 1/8 in. (10.2 x 22.5 x 13 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.35
On View
On view
Collections
DescriptionThe massive stone well carved as a pair of recumbent fu lions turned to face each other, a beribboned brocade ball trailing from one of the lion's closed jaws, the 'snail' curled mane trailing over each lion's back to meet the bushy tails, one small cub poised on the back, the underside detailed with clawed feet, the stone of celadon tone with patches of russet highlights
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
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